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Zénith Paris

Zénith Paris[2] (originally known as Zénith de Paris,[3] pronounced [zenit də paʁi]; and commonly referred to as Le Zénith, [lə zenit]) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Paris, France. It is located in the Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement on the edge of the Canal de l'Ourcq. Its ability to seat up to 6,293 people makes it one of the largest venues in Paris. The closest métro and RER stations are Porte de la Villette, Porte de Pantin, and Pantin.

Full name

Zénith Paris - La Villette

Zénith de Paris (1984–2013)

211 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris
France

19ème arrondissement
Parc de la Villette, Paris, Île-de-France

48°53′39″N 2°23′35″E / 48.89417°N 2.39306°E / 48.89417; 2.39306

Ministère de la Culture

9,000[1]

1983

12 January 1984 (1984-01-12)

Philippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel

It is the first venue to bear the moniker of Le Zénith;[4] a group of theatre-style venues located in France each with a minimum capacity of 3,000.[5] Because of this, the venue in Paris simply referred to as "Le Zénith" in many forms of media.

Le Zénith

List of indoor arenas in France

Parc de la Villette

City of Science and Industry in Parc de la Villette

Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

an IMAX domed theatre in Parc de la Villette

La Géode

City of Music, in Parc de la Villette

Cité de la musique

(in French)

Official website

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